Parma host Udinese in a Serie A match with both sides looking to move away from the bottom of the table. The fixture takes place at Stadio Ennio Tardini on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 17:30 local time. Parma are 19th and Udinese 17th, but their season records are identical: one win, one draw and six defeats. Recent results give neither team much comfort. Parma have lost three in a row, while Udinese have taken just one point from their last five matches. That makes this a significant opportunity for each side to interrupt a difficult run against an opponent facing similar problems.

Parma's Recent Form and Key Stats

Parma come into this home game after a 2-1 defeat against Lazio on October 24. It was their third consecutive loss since Alberto Gilardino replaced Carlos Cuesta. Gilardino's only home match so far ended in a 3-0 defeat to Torino, making the meeting with Udinese another important test at the Tardini.

Across their last five matches, Parma have recorded one win, one draw and three defeats. They have averaged 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game in that stretch. Their Serie A figures are similarly difficult: 0.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match across eight league fixtures. The immediate challenge is to create more at one end without allowing another opponent to take advantage at the other.

There are, however, reasons for Parma to look for a response at home. They have previously collected points at the Tardini against Genoa and Monza, two sides identified as direct rivals in their fight to stay in Serie A. Their matches also show some consistent scoring patterns, though not necessarily goals for Parma themselves: each of their last 12 home league games has featured at least one goal in the second half, counting both teams. Meanwhile, all of Parma's last 12 matches have finished with fewer than 3.5 total goals, as have their last 10 Serie A fixtures.

Parma are without Nesta Elphege, Hans Nicolussi Cavaglia and Pontus Almqvist through injury. With results and goals both scarce, any improvement against Udinese would be especially valuable before the teams' identical records begin to diverge.

Udinese's Recent Form and Key Stats

Udinese travel to Parma following a 2-0 home defeat to AC Milan on October 25. Christian Pulisic and Omari Hutchinson scored in that match, adding to the pressure surrounding coach Kosta Runjaic. Udinese began the season by collecting four points from their first two games, but their current league record stands at one victory, one draw and six defeats.

Their last five results underline the scale of the task: no wins, one draw and four losses, with averages of 0.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match. Over the Serie A season as a whole, Udinese have scored 1.1 goals per game and conceded 2.3. That defensive average is higher than Parma's, even though the visitors have been the more productive scorers across their eight league fixtures.

Udinese's only league win so far came away from home, a useful point of reference before this trip. It does not erase their recent difficulties, but it does mean they have already shown they can pick up a result outside their own ground. They will be without the injured Idrissa Gueye and Vakoun Bayo, while David Alaba and David Solet remain doubtful.

Parma vs Udinese Match Analysis

This Serie A preview brings together two teams with the same eight-match record but slightly different concerns. Parma have scored only 0.6 goals per league game and must make better use of home advantage. Udinese have scored more often over the season, yet have managed just 0.4 goals per game across their last five outings. Neither side arrives with recent attacking form that makes an open contest easy to expect.

The recent head-to-head record offers Udinese some encouragement. In the last five meetings covered by the supplied results, Parma have one win, one draw and three defeats, scoring an average of 1.0 goal and conceding 1.6. The most recent meeting finished 0-1 on April 18, 2026. Those results are part of the picture, although the teams' current form may matter more when they meet again.

The goal trends point toward a cautious assessment rather than a clear favorite. Parma's run of matches under 3.5 total goals suggests their fixtures have generally remained contained, while Udinese's recent scoring average is low. At the same time, both teams have conceded regularly, so chances cannot be ruled out. Parma's home matches have consistently produced second-half goals, meaning a quiet opening would not necessarily settle the contest. With both clubs seeking relief from poor results, the question is which can turn a limited opportunity into a decisive goal.

Parma vs Udinese prediction from BetMines: Under 2.5 goals with 58% probability.